Just the first look I’ll get out on company one night now I suppose the only thing left to do is to see how easy it packs away the tube suck again, so don’t get frustrated packing. I must add at this point that the meshed sections are exactly the same as in the smaller Bobcat tent. OEX has become renowned for its quality and has become a serious player within the outdoor market over the last couple of years. The Jackal has a reflective strip along the bottom of the tent what makes it easy to see if you have a torch, and makes it look like there is a party going on inside! Whether you’re planning a last minute family camping trip on a campsite or a remote wild camping spot, your tent is your portable home-from-home.

The OEX Phoxx 2 is incredibly cheap for what you’re getting and for those starting out with long-distance backpacking, its durability and stability make it more forgiving in windy conditions, meaning you can pitch it in some fairly exposed areas should you find yourself struggling to find a more suitable campsite. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . From lightweight backpacking tents and compact furniture, to dependable waterproof jackets and thermal baselayers, OEX has you covered. It’s not as beautifully crafted as my Stratospire 2, but for a budget tent I was pleasantly surprised at the quality.Quick and easy to pitch, the OEX Jackal II features an integrated footprint for the large vestibule, to keep your pack and boots safe and dry overnight. This makes the Phoxx more versatile than other tents as it can be pitched without the outer flysheet to camp under the stars. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

It's the only way to experience the joy of waking up to the sun beaming on your own personal shelter, whether high in the mountains or at your favourite campsite. I have heard others claiming that it has survived very windy conditions and I can well believe it judging by what I’ve experienced so far. With more than 60 years of experience behind us, our team of outdoor enthusiasts know just how to recommend the perfect tents.

No, it’s um, it’s a two-man tent and it’s a bit like their band sheet in design and I’ve got these scales. The thicker feel of the outer is also obvious when compared to a much lighter tent like The Alpkit Soloist.

Excellent description with also incorporated your own experiences, this helped me decide to purchase the Jackel II as I have found winter camping in my Bobcat to confined especially when trying to cook so the Bobcat will be used for summer wild camps when I can cook outside. The Bobcat tent is a whole kilogram lighter and there are many two man options, which weight less as well. There are also plentiful guy lines, which are easy adjustable to ensure tension is correct on all of them.They also receive good reviews; the Jackal seems to always come out with the best ones from what I’ve seen. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). A simple solution is to tie the lines in a knot directly to the peg so the tensioner isn’t used at all.

I’ve seen some campers, who end up with very damp conditions inside their tent, especially after longer winter nights. It has a two pole design and the outer being pitched first makes it practical when the rain is falling. There is only enough room to sleep inside though and thus it wasn’t a comfortable place to spend considerable time sheltering from the winged bugs of doom.

Good protection from the elements will keep everything dry and also offers a sheltered but safe location to cook if the weather is poor. Technical features and innovative fabrics make OEX clothing, tents, sleeping bags and rucksacks worthwhile investments.